1. Surgical removal.
2. PAIR i.e. Percutaneous Aspiration Injection (of hypertonic saline or other scolicidal fluid e.g hydrogen peroxide or ethanol) and Reaspiration. Cyst puncture is done under sonographic or CT guidance.
3. Medical treatment → Albendazole to be repeated up to 12 cycle.

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                  → Praziquantel.

Infection with hydatid cyst depends upon:

1. Intimate contact of human with infected dogs.
2. Eggs dispersal and survival as transmission is hand to mouth.
3. Eggs are obtained from the soil or fur of dogs or through vegetables and water.

1. Proper disposal of infected viscera in slaughter houses.
2. Elimination of stray dogs.
3. Periodic examination of pet dogs and treatment of infected ones by Praziquantel.
4. Man should avoid dogs and prevent children from handling or playing with them.
5. Protection of food and drink from being contaminated with dog faeces.